Add 2/49 and 5/80
2/49 + 5/80 is 81/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
2/49 = 2 × 80/49 × 80 = 160/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
5/80 = 5 × 49/80 × 49 = 245/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
160/3920 + 245/3920 = 160 + 245/3920 = 405/3920 - 405/3920 simplified gives 81/784
- So, 2/49 + 5/80 = 81/784
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